Jordi Savall is hugely respected both as an instrumentalist and as a music director across early music. Throughout his career he has made outstanding period instrument recordings, exploring the roots of European musical tradition, and his masterly playing of the viola da gamba gave immense depth to the success of the film Tous les matins du monde.

In the 17th century, battles were celebrated with musical compositions which inspired soldiers with the glory of the past. But battles breed as much grief as grandeur. Bataglie e Lamenti is a musical journey which takes listeners through exhilarating and sombre landscapes, masterfully depicted by Savall, Figueras and Hespèrion XX.

Recorded in 1982, this is Savall’s only recording for the Archiv label. It is now proudly presented on CD for the first time by Deutsche Grammophon, celebrating Archiv’s distinguished catalogue. The album is presented with a limited edition 92-page full colour catalogue of the Archiv label, with an open-ended slipcase.